THREE people were arrested on suspicion of robbery from a man on the doorstep of a bank at Colwyn Bay yesterday morning.

The alleged robbery happened in broad daylight at around 10.44am.

North Wales Police were called to the victim after he said money had been taken from him by a man on the doorstep of the Nat West Bank on Abergele Road.

The man then fled.

A man was arrested a short distance away on Egerton Road.

Police also arrested another man in Rhos on Sea.

Shortly after the incident, a vehicle was seen leaving Colwyn Bay.

Police officers from the Roads Policing Unit with the assistance of the North Wales Police helicopter found the vehicle on the A55 near Caerwys and the driver, a 35-year-old woman, was arrested.

A 36-year-old man, 41-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman have all been arrested on suspicion of robbery and are waiting questioning at St Asaph custody.

Response officers and Detectives from St Asaph attended the scene and inquiries are continuing.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have been in the vicinity at the time to contact officers at St Asaph CID on 101 (if in Wales) 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) 0845 6071002 (English language line). Individuals can also contact Crimestoppers with information anonymously on 0800 555 111.